RN-CCU-Omaha-NE

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit Job Summary

Provides specialized nursing care to patients with acute and complex cardiac conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias and post-procedural recovery. Performs continuous cardiac monitoring, administers and titrates cardiac medications, and responds to changes in patient status. Educates patients and families on cardiac conditions and self-management.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing:
  Required
• Cardiac, critical care or telemetry nursing experience:
  Required

• Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification:
  Required

• Assess and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate intervention for arrhythmias.
• Administer and titrate cardiac medications, including vasoactive and antiarrhythmic infusions.
• Provide care for patients before and after cardiac procedures and surgical interventions.
• Participate in resuscitation and emergency response events.
• Provide cardiac education to patients and families and support discharge planning.